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Come voyage through lost roots of the multi-dimensional artistry of collage. This seemingly simple method leads you on an adventure of self discovery, developing your innate abilities for shapes-shifting using paper, scissors and glue. Author and artist Donna Thompson shares her wisdom and stories as she leads you on a journey through time. From caves of old to collaging in your own home, this colorful adventure is an in-depth exploration of humanity’s ancient connections to making art. This triple layered approach is actually three books in one. It begins by guiding you through the mystical Doorway of Color, where you learn the Celtic ways of sensing, gathering and envisioning with images. Next comes the Doorway of Ceremonies, where you unearth indigenous ways of communing with collage. And finally, the Doorway of Dreams, leading to the most ancient ways of remembering who you truly are. Learning to quest with collage is all about playing with colors, signs and synchronicity. It is also a metaphor for the ongoing journey of each human life. You are invited to come along in search of multi-hued elements to weave into an ever unfolding landscape of your own design. Collage Quest is a guide for tracing these deep roots and translating them into modern day materials and language. It is a unique and powerful 21st century tool of co-creation. www.HealingInteriors.com

Breanna Dawson, is an orphan who grew up with a burning desire to be wealthy. She survived one foster family after another. The money the state paid for her support was spent on their own children. Her nightmare starts when Breanna and her live-in boyfriend, Ben Hatfield, buy a bed-&-breakfast on the rugged coast of Maine. Ben deserts her when Hollister House turns out to be a run-down mansion. He is tired of her, and her get-rich-quick schemes. Brea thinks her troubles are over when she finds the fortune rumored to be hidden there. Now Ben is back wanting a share of her business. Her contractor witnesses a violent argument between her and Ben, and soon after, his body is found floating in Keller Lake. Now the sheriff thinks she's a murderer, the Mafia wants the money Ben borrowed for his half of the down payment, plus a hefty interest, there are almost daily attempts on her life, and a gorgeous PI, that she doesn't trust, is bugging her to act as her bodyguard. Keeping the money is becoming dangerous. Will Brea survive this madness, mayhem, and murder, just to hold on to the money?

A guide to creating safe yet fun and challenging playgrounds.

Donna Bailey-Thompson is a freelance writer and editor. During the 1990s she published Challenges, a national monthly magazine directed to anyone in recovery from anything, which grew to absorb Growthline, a similar recovery publication. She is preparing a collection of her Get A LifeTM columns and a book of vignettes from real lifehers.

What if? Beneath fathoms of primordial sea and sand, broken shards and fragments of an unknown civilization were uncovered that changed our perceptions of mankind's genesis into a whole new paradigm that neither science or religion can explain. It became evident that the earth's people in that golden age of time were capable of living without laws because love was the only law perceived by gentle souls who knew no terror, until neighbors of an other-worldly nature arrived to lay claim over the power of the earth. In these forbidden fragments we meet two people, from two stars, who became forgotten pieces of a story the Powers of the Universe never meant to become visible to a new dawn. Ea ... Was he a lizard, a bird, a fish, a serpent ... or was he just a man? He came from the abyss of the watery sky sea, from a dying star, to find resources of earth gold to save the waning atmosphere of Nibiru. Instead, he found gold in the eyes of an earth girl. Alsionee Tree Song ... She was born at the Yule spin, in the grotto of birth beneath the light of the Dawn star. Her birth at this time set her apart as Songkeeper and priestess of her people. Life was perfect among the goodly people who dwelled at the mouth of the northern shore of the Snake of the Sea. But she did have two problems. Lately she had been haunted with recurring dreams about owl eyes that were too big, too bright, and too purple. What exactly was she afraid of? She knew that her fears were likely brought on by the newcomers that had been seen of late, who didn't seem to be up to any good. Who were these creatures who came from the stars? How could she trust any of them? In particular, the one called Ea? Why was it that when she looked into his eyes she just wanted to drown in his emerald soul? Sionee had no clue why she was so afraid. She had forgotten something, as if her heart was trying to warn her, even as she slid into the ecstasy of Ea's warm embrace. Join debut author Donna Daywoman Thompson as she takes you to a Fey world in Book One of the Transmutation series, and see what happens when two worlds collide... and forbidden passion transcends all the laws.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Glitch Factory: Perfectly Human in an Imperfect World Local Human Mother Releases Anthology That Explores Our Hilarious Attempts to Control the Chaos in Our Lives. 12 stories, 12 doses of reality, 12 quirky perspectives, all strung together to reveal the glitches that curb our future plans and make us second guess the reality we've been so hastily shoved into. CITY, STATE, PROVINCE, DATE-- Donna Thompson, local mother, retired teacher, and full-time author, has released her first anthology, titled "The Glitch Factory: Perfectly Human in an Imperfect World." Through a compilation of short stories written with an elegant prose, Thompson defines the chaos that surrounds our daily lives by revealing the quirks and nuances that always seem to catch us off-guard. Humans are a stubborn species--we simply refuse to accept that our reality is not working in league with us. We make future plans, and then are surprised when something unexpected comes up and changes everything, imagine. Thompson is also a member of the Association of Independent Authors, where she often shares her works with the public and collaborates with other writers from around the world. In addition, she is the creator of the blog/website, "The Glitch Factory," where she shares insightful observations on what it means to be stringently human in such a vibrant, chaotic world filled with unpredictability.

"Bouncing Back from Loss" is a courageous story of loss, healing, and rebirth. Donna Marie's thoughtful reflection on her own journey through loss will no doubt serve as a source of strength and faith to others.--Reverend Jenny Cannon.

This volume explores legal issues that serve as foundations for quality active leisure participation by persons with disabilities. In addition to documenting details of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990), playground and equipment standards and guidelines, and American Camping Assoication standards, it presents specific information on risk management, liability, negligence, and accessibility. The publication is divided into two sections--"Legal Concerns" and "Accessibility and Participation." The first section presents five articles: (1) "The Americans with Disabilities Act: Implications for Recreation and Leisure" (Julian U. Stein); (2) "Legal Concerns: Civil Rights and Negligence" (Annie Clement); (3) "Camping for Individuals with Disabilities: Standards and Guidelines" (Susan F. McConnell); (4) "Guidelines, Regulations, and Standards for Play Equipment and Surfaces" (Donna Thompson); and (5) "Critical Issues: Risk Management, Informed Consent, and Participant Safety" (Julian U. Stein). In the second section, the articles are: (6) "Play Spaces for All: A Photo Collage" (Susan J. Grosse, David N. Reams, Barbara M. Moody, Delores Richmond, Todd Teske); (7) "Accessibility: Growth of Opportunity for Individuals with Visual Impairment" (James V. Mastro); (8) "To Give Them Roots and Wings: Re-exploring Accessibility Issues for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Program Participants" (Ann E. Graziadei); (9) "Play in the Child Care Setting: Creating Opportunities for Preschool Children with Disabilities" (Sue C. Wortham); and (10) "Wilderness Adventure Trips" (Glenn M. Roswal, Timothy P. Winter, Tom Collier, Eric Dresser, Jill Hembree, Mark Singleton, James B. Wise). (LL)